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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
Inference
Some individuals believe that the term "survival of the strongest" accurately reflects the concept of survival in nature. However, this interpretation is flawed when strength is equated solely with physical size and capability. While larger size and strength can offer advantages in reproduction, competition for resources, and evading predators, a species can only thrive if its total resource needs for sustaining its strength do not exceed the available resources, particularly during times of scarcity or environmental crises. Based on this passage, which of the following statements must be true?
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(A) A species will not survive if its resource needs for maintaining strength exceed the available resources.
B
(B) Physical strength does not aid in securing food resources.
C
(C) The term "survival of the strongest" should be avoided in scientific discussions.
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(D) The species with the least physical strength is guaranteed to survive during resource shortages.
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(E) A species that fails to survive an environmental crisis does so because its resource needs for strength were too high compared to what was available.
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NelseeJan 23, 2025
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